Counsellor profile
Lorraine Hutchinson, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and life changes
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Lorraine
Counsellor Lorraine Hutchinson is a BACP member with 10 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, confidence problems, depression and life changes. Lorraine uses straightforward talking therapy to help people manage difficult feelings and situations.
She aims to make sessions practical and understandable. Lorraine listens to what matters most and helps people identify small, workable steps. Conversations cover thinking patterns, communication habits, and coping skills that can be used between sessions.
Her background includes a decade of practice in the UK counselling field, working with people from different walks of life. Lorraine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work rather than a single rigid method. She adapts her approach so sessions focus on the immediate concerns a person brings.
Sessions often involve talking through thoughts and feelings, practising clearer communication, and trying out ways to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Lorraine also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, forgiveness and finding life purpose. She supports people who want to build self-love and manage social anxiety.
Practical matters are discussed early on so people understand how therapy will fit into their life. Lorraine uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Lorraine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in clear, practical ways. One common approach is working with thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. This involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more balanced ways of thinking to ease symptoms and improve daily coping.Another approach focuses on communication skills. This helps people express needs and set boundaries more clearly, which can ease relationship strain and reduce misunderstandings. Techniques are practised in session and then used in real life to build confidence.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Lorraine discusses options with each person and decides collaboratively which techniques suit their goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and joining from a convenient location. If you want to know which session formats are available now, please confirm the current options before booking. The emphasis is on finding a way of working that fits day-to-day life, such as shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, depending on what is offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, confidence issues, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses talking therapy and evidence-based techniques to address thinking patterns, communication and coping skills. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on immediate concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom counselling field.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In what languages can I speak to her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.